The insidious reality of psychological warfare against independently-minded women

When I left the hospital, I fully dialed in this reality—the people who targeted me wanted to control me, to gain access. I can’t make them do the right thing and turn in the highly illegal actions that have been taken against me that clearly had no concern for the negative impacts the behavior was having on me psychologically. Fine. But I can control my attention.

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How predators actually show up

Here’s what real predators look like if you’re a single woman with children.

1.        They pretend to be helpful. They try to offer you help in some capacity—let me do some work around your house—whatever. They’re trying to get an “in”.

2.        They all think that complimenting you is going to disarm you. Ladies, don’t let flattery be your downfall.

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